'Let's go back to how we were, I love you': Celebrity Big Brother's John Partridge wells up in emotional reconciliation with Darren Day over face-to-face nomination

Emotions were running high during Wednesday night's episode of Celebrity Big Brother as former EastEnders star John Partridge was forced to make his nominations face-to-face.

He picked on good friend Darren Day much to his disappointment but claimed he had his best interests at heart, saying: 'In some ways, I want my nomination to be the motivation for you to find alternative coping mechanisms [to smoking],' after witnessing him pick up a habit he'd previously kicked in the outside world.

The 47-year-old West End actor - whose previous battles with alcohol and drug addictions have been well documented - was understandably miffed John, 44, had turned on him after he'd told him, 'you're an inspiration to me', earlier in the episode.

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Tension is mounting: Close Celebrity Big Brother housemates John Partridge and Darren Day had a brief falling out on Wednesday night's episode as the former EastEnders star was forced to nominate face-to-face

Hugging it out: The Channel 5 stars were able to put their differences aside eventually

Venting his frustrations to Danniella Westbrook and out of earshot of the soap star, Darren said: 'I would have never of done that to him in a million years. Every night I stand and watch people have a drink and that was one of my things [addictions]. Fair enough if I'd had a drink but 20-30 cigarettes on a stressful day. What a load of b*****ks.'

Darren told his fellow contestant that a better way of handling the situation would've been to point-blank tell him to cut down on how many cigarettes he was smoking.

John continued: 'All that you're hurt about is the fact that I nominated you. My reasons for doing that are that you have an addictive personality... I did not say it to belittle you or hurt you, I did it to show you I'm concerned for you and to make you not do it.'

Darren eventually came round to the idea that John was only looking out for him and the pair agreed to brush it under the carpet.

John broke down in tears as he and Darren embraced with the father-of-two telling him: 'Let's go back to how we were. I promise, exactly how we were. I love you.'

They then pecked each other on the lips and agreed to move on from the incident.

'I love you': The rival contestants shared a heartfelt embrace which caused John to well up

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